Is the US headed for a recession? The Iran war could tip the balance.

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A person at a gas station
Gas prices have climbed on average.

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Larry Fink lays out 2 Iran war outcomes: cheaper oil and big growth, or a global recession

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Blackrock CEO Larry Fink wearing is sitting on a chair while speaking.
Larry Fink is the CEO of BlackRock.

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What smart people are saying about oil's latest spike to nearly $120 a barrel

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Economist Paul Krugman laying out some predictions while speaking at an event.
Nobel economist Paul Krugman warned a prolonged oil shock could trigger stagflation.

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What smart people in economics and business are saying about a viral report warning of an AI-driven recession and stock crash

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A Wall Street trader works inside a booth on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City.
A Wall Street trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange.

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The coauthor of a viral research report says blue-collar jobs won't be safe from an AI-driven recession

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An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song
AI research sparks global stock sell-off amid fears of job loss and economic slowdown.

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Legendary investor Jeremy Grantham called the pandemic crash — but says he traded it so poorly he 'might as well have done nothing'

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Photo illustration of Jeremy Grantham.
Legendary investor and co-founder of Grantham, Mayo & van Otterloo, Jeremy Grantham

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How the decline of economic data could end up with a lot of unemployed Americans

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A glitchy $1 Bill

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This one activity remained the largest driver of GDP growth in 2025 — not AI, according to a new report

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Data Centers in Virginia, U.S.
An AI bubble burst might not crash the economy, says a research report by MRB Partners.

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'Big Short' investor Michael Burry sounds alarm on AI bubble that's 'too big to save'

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Michael Burry
Michael Burry

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The Great Freeze is almost as bad as the aftermath of the Great Recession if you're looking for a job

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Hiring is looking like the post-Great Recession period.

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